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Hi,
several months ago in compliance with DBS check I provided my employer wth my Passport, Driving Licence ad current utility bill. My supervisor photocopied the documents and forwarded the copies to our HQ where they were subsequently lost.
I'm very concerned that this information has not been stolen with a view to ID fraud. Is there any way I can check to see if any of my details have been used fraudulently?
Thanks in anticipation,

Ted

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  • dieselv2
    dieselv2 Posts: 164 Forumite
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    creditexpert.com. Don't sign up for credit report unless you want one but they have another tool that alerts you if it finds your details on the internet.

    If your ID was used to create credit account they would appear on your credit file which you can view for free such as with clearscore.
    Debt As Of 19/3/2021: £16,973 | Current Debt: £9,322 | 54.9% Repaid
  • nicholbb
    nicholbb Posts: 168 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 2 February 2017 at 12:59AM
    Speak to your employer about buying you a credit alert package. When TalkTalk was hacked (one of many times), I received a Noddle Alerts account. It will give you piece of mind (£20 for a year). Not sure if others can suggest a better package.

    Edit: I wouldn't bother signing up and paying yourself, as dieselv2 said it'll be on a credit service like clearscore.
  • [Deleted User]
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    For safety, you'll want to check all three credit files.
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